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BG03 GWE

2003 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,433 mi
Last recorded152,433 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 GWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 152,433 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 152,433 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 141,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 124,535 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 124,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 105,639 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 105,639 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 84,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,003 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,415 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BG03 GWE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG03 GWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG03 GWE registered?

BG03 GWE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BG03 GWE safe to buy?

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